Archaeologists working at a storm-damaged dig site in Alaska

Alaska storm damages archaeological site, prompting urgent artifact recovery

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A typhoon last year caused damage to homes, infrastructure, and an archaeological dig site in Alaska. Archaeologists are now working urgently to recover as many artifacts as possible before another storm hits. This effort highlights the vulnerability of cultural heritage sites to extreme weather events.

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Originally published by npr